Freezing temperatures are expected in the affected area for a long duration making it potentially dangerous for pets, and damaging for sensitive plants and exposed pipes.

WIND ADVISORY in effect from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. for all of southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi.

Wind speeds of 20 - 25 mph can be expected with wind gusts in excess of 35 mph.

Today: Sunny, cool and windy. High: 55. Wind: Northwest 20 – 25 mph.

Tonight: Clear and cold. Low: 30. Wind: Northwest 5 – 10 mph.

Tomorrow: Sunny and chilly. High: 50. Wind: Southeast 5 mph.

Discussion: A series of cold fronts will track across the region keeping temperatures unseasonably cool through Saturday. Highs will generally be in the 50s with mornings in the 20s and 30s. A hard freeze warning will go into effect Tuesday night on the Northshore, with another possibly being issued Thursday night. If enough moisture lags early Friday a few snow flurries will be possible north of interstate 12. Temperatures will finally warm to more seasonal readings Sunday with highs in the low 60s, after lows in the upper 30s to low 40s.